NEW DELHI: Daryl Mitchell is riding the form of his life as he brought up a memorable hundred against India in Rajkot. Chasing a stiff target on a tricky surface, Mitchell kept his calm under pressure and held the Indian bowlers at bay with a top-class knock that will be remembered for a long time. HUNDRED BY DARYL MITCHELL. - His love affair with India continues. pic.twitter.com/QUmDJIB3p3 — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 14, 2026 This was Mitchell’s eight ODI century and third on Indian soil. His first two centuries came during the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, and once again he proved how comfortable he is batting in challenging conditions here. Mitchell walked out to bat at a critical moment when New Zealand were struggling at 46 for 2. With early wickets down and the pitch offering uneven bounce, the pressure was firmly on the visitors. But Mitchell absorbed it brilliantly and stitched the innings back together. Blending control with timely aggression, Mitchell first built a crucial 162-run partnership with Will Young. The stand laid the foundation of New Zealand’s chase and shifted the momentum away from India when the hosts were looking to tighten the screws. Virat Kohli appreciating the Hundred for Daryl Mitchell ❤️ pic.twitter.com/cGxgskDMC2 — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 14, 2026 The right-hander paced his innings smartly, rotating strike, punishing loose deliveries and waiting for the right moments to accelerate. His composure stood out on a surface where batting was far from easy. Once again, he stood tall when his team needed him the most, delivering a knock that showcased class, temperament and match awareness.